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How Autism Empowered 'Big Brother' Contestant Britini D'Angelo

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“Great communication requires listening and digesting before you speak.” —Britini D’Angelo CBS “Big Brother” season 23 house guest Britini D’Angelo is a teacher, dance instructor, and has a fourth-degree black belt in karate.

Diagnosed with autism at 22 months, Britini had many hurdles to overcome to become a reality show celebrity. She was nonverbal until age 3 ½ and was in ABA therapy 40 hours a week. “As a young child, I had no eye contact and was unable to understand social cues.

I only respond to positive feedback and I was in my own world — music empowered me to interact socially and learn new things.” In 1998, Britini’s mom advocated for the insurance company to provide ABA therapy.

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